Asia Pacific Program for 16 March 2012
Development issues loom large for new East Timor President
East Timor goes to the polls tomorrow, to vote for a new President.
Australians to monitor East Timor elections
East Timor voters go to the polls on Saturday in the country's second Presidential election since independence.
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Malaysia's ruling party accused of racial scare tactics, ahead of poll
Malaysia's Islamic party PAS has accused the government of using alarmist tactics to win Malay votes.
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Australia's new foreign minister explains PNG comment
Australia's new Foreign Minister, Bob Carr, has softened his words over Papua New Guinea's election plans.
Land dispute stops work at Hides gas plant in PNG
The developer of Papua New Guinea's billion dollar Liquefied Natural Gas project has suspended work at its Hides Gas plant following threats on staff by a group of landowners in PNG's Hela province.
Rural Indian kids take a shine to rugby
Mention sport in India and most people think of cricket or hockey.
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